BY MIKE RIFKIN On Monday one of the biggest NFL offseason questions was answered. The Vikings and ALL -Pro Receiver Justin Jefferson agreed to a four year 140 million dollar contract with 110 million dollars in guaranteed money. With this deal Jefferson becomes the highest paid receiver in the NFL, but also the highest paidContinue reading “ALL ABOUT THE JEFFERSONS”
Category Archives: Rifkin’s Rift Tide
NO SHOW
BY MIKE RIFKIN For the second time in three seasons the New York Rangers were eliminated by a team from Florida in the Eastern Conference Final. The Rangers lost game six 2-1 at the hands of the Florida Panthers, ending their season. The Rangers won the Presidents’ Trophy and set a franchise record with 114Continue reading “NO SHOW”
Meet The Mess
By Mike Rifkin The New York Mets might have hit rock bottom on Wednesday, but that’s saying a lot for a team that has struggled since the beginning of the month. The Mets lost to the Dodgers 10-3 and were swept in the three game series by Los Angeles. That makes the Mets 7-19 inContinue reading “Meet The Mess”
STARS NEED TO SHINE
BY MIKE RIFKIN The Eastern Conference Final comes down to a best of three, as the Panthers have tied the series 2-2 with a 3-2 overtime win in game four. There have been a few constants throughout this series for the Rangers and one of them has to buck the trend. Igor Shesterkin has beenContinue reading “STARS NEED TO SHINE”
What Comes Next : Colorado Avalanches (Rifkin Statement Address)
By Mike Rifkin The Colorado Avalanche are a very good hockey team, and that’s stating the obvious. President of Hockey Operations Joe Sakic and General Manager Chris Macfarland have done an outstanding job putting together an excellent nucleus led by Nathan Mackinnon (who should win the Hart Trophy). The Avs steamrolled the Winnipeg Jets inContinue reading “What Comes Next : Colorado Avalanches (Rifkin Statement Address)”
What Comes Next : Boston Bruins (Rifkin Statement Address)
By Mike Rifkin The Boston Bruins have been a model of consistency over the last 15 years, only missing the playoffs twice since the 2007-08 season, and winning the Stanley Cup in 2011. People have been wondering when the Bruins’ would fall off and it has yet to happen. During the 2022-23 season the BostonContinue reading “What Comes Next : Boston Bruins (Rifkin Statement Address)”
The Difference Maker
By Mike Rifkin The Florida Panthers and New York Rangers are getting ready to play in the Eastern Conference Finals, with a chance to go play for the Stanley Cup. For both teams this is the second time in three seasons that both are playing for a chance to go to the Cup Final. Now,Continue reading “The Difference Maker”
WHAT COMES NEXT : CAROLINA HURRICANES (RIFKIN STATEMENT ADDRESS)
BY MIKE RIFKIN For the second time in three seasons the New York Rangers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in the Second Round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. After years of being so close this feels so different for the Hurricanes, because of the going all in at the trade deadline. So, the question is howContinue reading “WHAT COMES NEXT : CAROLINA HURRICANES (RIFKIN STATEMENT ADDRESS)”
Chris’s Trick
By Mike Rifkin Entering the third period of Game Six the New York Rangers trailed the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 and on the verge of having a game seven after having a 3-0 series lead. That’s when the longest tenured Ranger took over. Chris Kreider, the Rangers first round pick in 2009 had a third periodContinue reading “Chris’s Trick”
DOLPHINS SCHEDULE RELEASE : 5 GAMES TO WATCH
BY MIKE RIFKIN The NFL has released the 2024-25 schedule. The Miami Dolphins started last season at 8-3 and finished 11-6 and lost in the Wild Card round of the playoffs to the eventual Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. The AFC East should be fun with the Dolphins, Bills and Aaron Rodgers’ return shouldContinue reading “DOLPHINS SCHEDULE RELEASE : 5 GAMES TO WATCH”
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